Gag Easily

A person wo gags easily is a state of parasympathetic stress. Too much potassium in relation to calcium can cause "parasympathetic dominance," which causes a general systemic shift toward alkalinity in the body resulting in tendencies toward lethargy, apathy, depression, loss of muscle tone, drive, concentration and emotion. Potassium tend to stimulates the parasympathetic system and therefore the body should be assessed for the correct mineral that can help balance the system.

Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing

Nausea With Vomiting

Vomiting and nausea can be a sign of serious pathology, and should be investigated. Frequent vomiting is a sign of phosphorus need. It is often with digestive dysfunction. The most common of which is biliary insufficiency or stasis. Other digestive causes include inadequate levels of stomach acid, pancreatibe insufficiency and excess stomach acid. An irritated muscosal lining of the digestive tract can also cause nausea.  One of the problems with persistent vomiting is the potential irritation of the esophageal sphincter, loss of stomach acid and general pH and electrolyte disturbance in the body. The hypochlorhydria caused by persistent vomiting can creat absorption problems, especially for the minerals.

Nausea, with or without vomiting is also a sign of gallbladder dysfunction.


Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing

Joints Pop or Click

Joints that pop or click are associated with a general need for connective tissue support. Balancing the overall structure of the body is essential and a general protocol for supporting the connective tissue is important.

The following is a list of nutrients that are useful for healing connective tissue:

1. Vitamin B12
2. Glucosamine hydrochloride
3. MSM
4. Vitamin B6
5. Vitamin C complex
6. Calcium and magnesium
7. Essential fatty acids
8. Chondroitin sulfate

Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing

Excessively Flexible Joints, "Double Jointed"

Excessive flexible joints or being "double jointed" is an indication of increased ligament laxity. From a functional perspective, increased ligament laxity is a strong sign of adrenal insufficiency. This is also seen in people who either do not hold or do not respond to their osseous adjustments. It may also be an indication of a general need for connective tissue support. Balancing the overall structure of the body is essential and a general protocol for supporting the connective tissue is important.

The following is a list of nutrients that are useful for healing connective tissue:

1. Vitamin B12
2. Glucosamine hydrochloride
3. MSM
4. Vitamin B6
5. Vitamin C complex
6. Calcium and magnesium
7. Essential fatty acids
8. Chondroitin sulfate

Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing

Morning Stiffness

Morning stiffness can be a sign of vitamin B6 need and / or essential fatty acid supplementation. Vitamin B6 is an essential vitamin that is involved in the following functions in the body: energy metabolism, nervous system function, immune function and homocysteine metabolism. Women on the birth control pill will be B6 deficient.

Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing.

Lump in Throat

A lump in the throat is associated with potassium insufficiency and / or gallbladder dysfunction with biliary stasis.


Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing

Calf, Foot or Toe Cramps at Rest

Calf, foot or toe cramps at rest are an indication of calcium, magnesium or potassium deficiency. It is often necessary to take these minerals with an effective co-factor, such as supplemental HCl and essential fatty acids which will increase their digestion and /or absorption.


Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing.

Dry Mouth, Eyes and / or Nose

Dry mouth, eyes and / or nose are signs of potassium insufficiency and general mineral deficiency.


Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing

White of Eyes (Sclera) Blue Tinted

Blue tinte whites of the eyes are a fairly specific indicator of iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is a common, though often over treated form of anemia. It is important to thoroughly assess you anemia by doing a follow-up blood studies.

Often a compromised digestive tract, with a tendency towards hypochlorhydria can cause a persistent anemia, because minerals and vitamins are not being absorbed properly due to the functional low HCL level in the stomach.

Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing

White Spots on Fingernails, Cuts Heal Slowly, Decreased Sense of Taste / Smell

These are all symptoms of zinc deficiency. Zinc is an essential mineral tot he body and is involved in the following functions in the body:

1. Wound healing
2. Enhancing immune function
3. Anti-inflammatory
4. Promoting conversion of thyroxine to triiodothyronine

Zinc should be supplemented along with a general multiple mineral supplement deficiency is often accompanied by deficiencies in other minerals, including magnesium, selenium and potassium.

Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing

Tendency to Anemia

Anemia is often treated as if it were due to iron deficiency. There are a number of other nutritional causes for anemia including B12, folic acid, copper and B6 deficiencies. A thorough analysis of a blood chemistry and CNC can uncover the true cause of an anemia.

Often a compromised digestive tract, with a tendency towards hypochlorhydria can cause a persistent anemia, because the minerals and vitamins are not being absorbed properly due to the functional low HCL levels in the stomach. A thorough assessment of the digestive tract is warranted in cases of stubborn anemia.

Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing

Feet Have A Strong Odor

Feet having a strong odor is a common sign of magnesium deficiency. Other symptoms of magnesium deficiency include:

1. Being ticklish
2. Being agoraphobic, they often dislike being in crowds
3. having insomnia and / or restless leg syndrome

The strong odor of the feet may also indicate blood sugar dysregulation problem and a need to support the adrenals

Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing

Have You Ever Had a Herniated DIsc?

A history of herniated disc is an indication of a general need for connective tissue support. balancing the overall structure of the body is essential and a general protocol for supporting the connective tissue is important.

The following is a list of nutrients that are useful for healing connective tissue:

1. Vitamin B12
2. Glucosamine hydrochloride
3. MSM
4. Vitamin B6
5. Vitamin C complex
6. Calcium and magnesium
7. Essential fatty acids
8. Chondroitin sulfate

Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing

Crave Chocolate

Crave of chocolate is a common sign of magnesium deficiency. Other symptoms of magnesium deficiency include:

1. Being ticklish
2. Being agoraphobic, they often dislike being in crowds
3. having insomnia and / or restless leg syndrome

The chocolate craving may also indicate blood sugar dysregulation problem and a need to support the adrenals

Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing

Pain or Swelling in Joints

There are many causes of pain and swelling in the joints. One of the most common causes is arthritis, either osteoarthritis or an inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis. Many types of arthritis are associated with dysbiosis and an increases intestinal hyper-permeability. Assessment of the digestive system is important.

Many people with pain or swelling in the joints are helped with B6 supplementation. The supplemental support has some ideas for helping these clients cope with pain and promote joint healing.


Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing

Frequent Skin Rashed and / or Hives

Frequent skin rashes and / or hives are an indication of calcium insufficiency and essential fatty acid needs. It is also an indicator of some sort of allergic response. Hives are a manifestation of immediate Type 1 hypersensitivity allergic reactions. It is important to thoroughly assess the digestive tract to rule out significant digestive involvement with frequent hives.

Other Indications
Low adrenal function


Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing

Bursitis or Tendonitis

Bursitis:
Bursitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a pocket of connective tissue found adjacent to a joint. Lined by a smooth inner surface, it facilitates the gliding movements of muscled an tendons over bony prominence. Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa, which result in pain, tenderness, and stiffness and in some cases, swelling and redness. The inflammatory process can affect any bursa, but bursitis involving the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee are most common.

Although the cause of this condition is unknown, repetitive direct pressure over a bursa can be a predisposing factor. In particular, certain activities or occupations are associated with specific example because of the nature of the physical stress placed on the bursa: e.g. housemaid knee (kneeling), students elbow (leaning). Shoulder bursitis, the most common type, is characterized by an aching pain localized on the outside of the top of the shoulder. Lifting and backwardly rotating the arm intensifies the pain, Typically, there is stiffness in the morning, which diminished with heat and routine activities.

Tendonitis:
Tendonitis is an inflammation of the lining of the tendon sheath (tenosynovitis) and of the enclosed tendon (tendinitis). It occurs spontaneously or in association with injury, work and sports activities, certain types of arthritis or infection. As with bursitis, the shoulder is most commonly affected. The attachment of the biceps tendon at the shoulder is especially vulnerable to this condition. Bicipital tendinitis is manifested by aching along the biceps muscle that radiated up to the should and down to the forearm. The pain is worse with movement. Among other common locations for tendinitis are the elbow, wrist, hand, knee, and ankle.

Bursitis and tendonitis are basically due to an over-use and inflammation in the joint with a lack of essential nutrients. Balancing the overall structure of the body is essential and a general protocol for supporting the connective tissue is important.

Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing.

Hoarseness

Frequent hoarseness is a sign of parathyroid dysfunction. The parathyroid gland are a pair of small glands, located in the throat near the thyroid. The parathyroid produces a hormone called parathyroid hormone of PTH. PTH causes an increase in the resorption of calcium from the bone and the intestines. Therefor, PTH is one of the major factors in regulation of calcium concentration in extra-cellular fluid.

A decrease in the level of ionized calcium is the primary stimulus for PTH secretion, while an increase is serum calcium inhibits PTH secretion. Parathyroid dysfunction may be a serious metabolic problem that should be evaluated by a doctor qualified to diagnose and treat parathyroid dysfunction.



Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing.

150. History of Bone Spurs

Bones spurs are bony projections associated with osteoarthritis. From a function perspective, they are associated with a primary mineral insufficiency, digestive dysfunction and thyroid hypo-function. Bone spurs many also be a sign of fluoride toxicity. which is associated with a calcium deficiency. Heel spurs respond well to B12 supplementation, with the appropriate digestive support.

Bone spurs are also associated with the deposition of bone into the inappropriate tissue. This is a sign of aberrant calcium metabolism, and possibly an alkalinity of the blood. Calcium is one of the minerals in the family of alkaline minerals that act as carbonic salts to neutralize acidity. When these salts react with an acid they form an alkaline salt the is easily excreted from the kidney. Calcium, as one of the major buffers of the blood, will begin to precipitate out of solution when the blood pH begins to drift from optimal. The calcium will cause problems as it settle into the tissues causing not only bone spurs, but also cataracts, kidney stones, and even bursitis.

Reference: Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective. Jacksonville, OR: Bear Mountain Publishing.